If you prioritize affordability and decent performance for everyday tasks like web browsing and office work, the ASUS Vivobook 17 may suit your needs. It's lighter and offers reasonable quality for general use, along with a longer battery life which means better portability. On the other hand, if you need a laptop for more demanding applications, such as intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with its more powerful processor and graphics card, is a better fit. However, it is heavier, more expensive, and may have a shorter battery life, which impacts portability. Both have large screens suitable for multitasking and entertainment, but keep in mind the higher performance of the Aorus 17G comes with a higher price and less convenience for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 17 due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a higher quality screen display, making it more suitable for a wider range of tasks that require advanced processing power and clear visuals. However, the Aorus 17G is less portable due to its heavier weight, and both laptops have similar battery life, which is modest compared to more portable options on the market.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is equipped with integrated Intel graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which provides a basic level of performance for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G boasts a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a much higher 300Hz screen refresh rate, enabling smoother and more graphic-intensive gameplay suitable for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with its basic CPU and integrated graphics, isn't as equipped for demanding engineering tasks as the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, which features a high-performance CPU and a dedicated gaming-quality GPU for more intensive work. While both have similar screen sizes and qualities, the added power and superior keyboard quality of the Aorus 17G make it a better fit for engineering and design, albeit with a tradeoff in weight and portability.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 suits general use and engineering tasks with its adequate resolution and brightness, but for gaming and 3D work, its standard refresh rate may disappoint. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a pleasing visual experience for both general tasks and engineering with its higher color accuracy and good brightness, but gamers and 3D designers might find the refresh rate less optimal for fast-paced visuals. Both laptops may perform well in their respective strengths, but serious gamers and those involved in high frame rate 3D work should consider options with higher refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$2,329
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.9/10
7.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17G to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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